28 October 2024 • 5 Mins Read

How To Choose – UK or Paris Netball Festival Guide

If you are interested in attending our netball festivals in the UK and Paris, but can’t decide which one is for you, we can help you choose.

In this article, we’ll give you a simple breakdown of all the key benefits and considerations for each festival, giving you all the information you need to make the best decision for your team or club.

UK Netball Festival benefits:

Cut your travel time

Our UK Netball Festival is hosted at Keele University in Staffordshire, which is easily accessible for many clubs and teams located around the UK. If you want all the festival fun, without the added travel time of going abroad, this is a big advantage of our UK Netball Festival. Depending on your location, you could hop on your coach and be ready to hit the courts within a couple of hours, or even less!

Experience university life

Staying on campus at Keele University, your team or club will be able to explore the picturesque grounds, giving them a taste of university life. Something as simple as grabbing a costa coffee with their friends between coaching or matches gives them a chance to bond with their teammates and enjoy their independence in a safe and contained environment on campus.

Quality coaching from Elite Netball Academy

Your team or club will enjoy the same great quality of coaching from Elite Netball Academy at our UK Netball Festival, along with the opportunity to meet netball stars and attend Q&A sessions. The coaching is the same as our Disneyland Paris Netball Festival, so you can be assured that your players will leave the event with lots of new ideas, skills and drills to put into practice at home.

Fun and thrills at Alton Towers

You can choose to add a visit to Alton Towers to start or end your trip. Situated approximately 45 minutes away from Keele University, it’s an easy way to add extra excitement to your trip, which your team or club will talk about and remember for years to come. Plus, with over 40 rides and attractions, it’s another great place for your players to have fun and build new friendships.

Budget-friendly

Our UK Netball Festival is an excellent option for those looking for a budget-friendly option for their team or club. Hosted in the UK, it’s a lower-cost option for those with on a budget, as well as offering an easier, low-stress alternative for those who don’t want to organise a trip overseas. Many of our groups now choose to alternate each year between our festivals at Disneyland Paris and Keele for greater ease and variation between trips, so this could be something to consider for your team or club.

In summary, our UK Netball Festival is great for clubs or teams that…

  • Have a smaller budget
  • Want to stay in the UK, closer to home, or wish to minimise travel time
  • Want the same quality of coaching from Elite Netball Academy

International Junior Netball Festival at Disneyland® Paris benefits:

Experience the magic of Disney

If you can’t miss out on experiencing the fun and thrills of Disney, then our Netball Festival at Disneyland® Paris is the perfect option for your club or team. With a massive choice of rides, attractions, and entertainment including fireworks displays, illuminations, and parades; you won’t be short of activities to sink your teeth into. With the opportunity to compete in netball tournaments and visit Disneyland® Paris on the same memorable trip, this is an excellent choice for those who want to combine their love of netball and Disney.

Opportunity to experience Disneyland® Parks

Including a one-day Hopper Ticket for the Disneyland® Park and Walt Disney Studios® Park, you’ll be sure to have a truly unforgettable tour abroad. With over 50 attractions at both Disney Parks, there is so much for your players to experience and explore. Your players will make memories that they will remember for years to come, as well as allowing them to have fun and build new friendships.

Once in a lifetime experience

We know that for many teams and clubs, visiting Disneyland® Paris is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, which their players will remember and cherish forever. However, traveling overseas does require more planning in terms of logistics and budget, so it’s worth thinking about this in advance. Our friendly team is here to make organising your next netball trip as easy and stress-free as possible, so do get in touch if you have any questions.

Quality coaching from Elite Netball Academy

Your team or club will enjoy the same great quality of coaching from Elite Netball Academy at our Disneyland® Paris Netball Festival, along with the opportunity to meet netball stars and attend Q&A sessions. The coaching is the same as our UK Netball Festival, so you can be assured that your players will leave the event with lots of new ideas, skills, and drills to put into practice at home.

In summary, our Disneyland® Paris Netball Festival is great for clubs or teams that…

  • Want to experience the magic of Disneyland® Paris
  • Want to go abroad/travel outside of the UK

Summary

There are several factors to consider when deciding whether to attend our UK Netball Festival or Disneyland® Paris Netball Festival. We recommend that you consider…

  • Your budget requirements (consider your specific budget)
  • Your travel preferences (do you want a shorter travel time within the UK, or are you willing to travel overseas)
  • Do you want to experience the magic of Disney (if this is a non-negotiable, then our Netball Festival in Paris is a must! However, if you are open to other options, then our UK Netball Festival is also an excellent choice – it’s up to you!